How to get past self-doubt as a songwriter

Patreon member Miriam asked a thoughtful, and universally relatable question in our Patreon Q&A recently:

One thing I’d love to hear you discuss is how you navigate the emotional highs and lows that come with creative work. Since starting to write songs and share them on YouTube a year and a half ago, I seem to oscillate between confidence and doubt, pride and embarrassment, motivation and defeat. During the lows, it’s tempting to give up songwriting altogether. I’m sure many creatives can relate to that rollercoaster. How do the two of you weather the emotional sine wave?

Miriam C.

I answer the question here. Enjoy!

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